Maintenance Controls Technician - 1st Shift

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be a key player in keeping our production lines running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll work directly with modern manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues in real time, and help improve how our plant operates day to day.

Important areas of operations you’ll work on (but are not limited to)

• ◆Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment
• ◆Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• ◆Diagnose equipment issues quickly to minimize downtime and keep operations moving
• ◆Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• ◆Partner with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability
• ◆Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades
• ◆Follow and promote strong safety and quality standards at all times

This is a hands-on role in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment where your technical skills matter, your ideas are heard, and your work has a visible impact every shift.

• ✓High School diploma or equivalency required; Industrial maintenance degree, welding certification, industrial electrical certification, Associate degree in a related field or completion of a Trades/Technical School program preferred.
• ✓3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally chemical or beverage manufacturing.
• ✓Proficient in electrical, mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• ✓Practiced in safe work habits.
• ✓Team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done.
• ✓Self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.
• ✓Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook). SAP knowledge is helpful.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $49.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on January 4, 2027.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from of